Whitchurch pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Whitchurch is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains medium, cypress at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Whitchurch sees birch and lime as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once light prevailing breezes set in. Overall exposure follows the broader regional trend, moderated somewhat by the town's parks and gardens.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    29/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    36/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Whitchurch right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Whitchurch are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Whitchurch tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Whitchurch will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Whitchurch this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Whitchurch?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Whitchurch. willow, alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Whitchurch?
Ask anyone with allergies in Whitchurch and they'll tell you it's birch and lime that cause the trouble. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. You'll usually see birch pollen from around March through May, while lime follows on from May to July. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Whitchurch pollen forecast updated?

The Whitchurch pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Whitchurch come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Whitchurch based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Whitchurch, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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